living in the fear of the lord | letsholo pelesi | 4 december 2016

Letsholo Pelesi

What is the fear of the Lord?

What does the fear of the Lord mean? 

Fear of the Lord is different. It's about:

• Living in awe, respect and honour towards the Lord.

• Putting God first in our lives.

ISAIAH 1:1-5

Proverbs 2:1-22Three things about how to live in the fear of the Lord: • Attitude• Actions• Rewards

Proverbs 2:1-5Attitude of the heart towards God and others:

Proverbs 2:1-5Attitude of the heart towards God and others:

• Listen to what He says.• Treasure His commands.• Search and seek Him.

Proverbs 2: 6-9Action Reverence of who God is:• God requires our obedience. • He wants us to walk in integrity.• He wants us to be just and faithful to Him and others.

Proverbs 2:10-22Rewards of living in the fear of the Lord:

• They will be filled with joy.• Wise choices will keep them safe. • They will avoid dark paths of evil.

Rewards of living in the fear of the Lord:

• He will defend them against the enemy.• They will be encouraged to follow the steps of good men.

• Their obedience will keep them in the land.